BUCYRUS - There was no doubt Sunday who would become king and queen of the 2018 Crawford County Fair.

Thomas Kurek and Abigail Brocwell displayed their leadership abilities — and their love for their fathers — to more than 100 onlookers, earning their right to wear their royal sashes, even though they had no other competition.

It's a role Kurek, who served as the 2017 Junior Fair Prince, has worked toward for several years. His desire to positively influence others came from his father, Edward, at a very young age.

"My dad is somebody who works hard to support our family," Kurek said. "I wouldn't be the person I am today if my dad wasn't who he is."

He takes non-livestock projects, including robotics and electronics. In a community driven by agriculture, Kurek used his opportunity as last year's prince to learn as much as he could about how different livestock shows operate. That experience solidified his desire to become king of the fair.

"I wanted to keep being a part of the fair," he said. "I wanted to keep giving back to the community and I wanted to keep being a positive role model."

Brocwell's crowning was a token to never giving up, an attribute her father, Dave, taught her at a young age with a quote: "If you fall in life, you're never a failure as long as you try to get back up." She previously tried three times to become princess of the fair, but was never successful.

"That never discouraged me from running to be queen," Brocwell said. "You never know what's going to happen."

She took market goats and a self-determined sewing project this year. Her goal is to someday enter the medical field. She's excited about her chance to be a good influence on so many people.

"I want to be at as many shows as possible and be a role model for the younger girls," Brocwell said. "The shows are going to be the best part, because I get to give my friends their awards."